1. US Foreign Policy

2. US didn’t want to be involved in other countries problems after WWI
Isolationism
US didn’t want to be involved in other countries problems after WWI

3. Neutrality Acts What? When? Why?
US could not sail on ships going to Europe
US could not sell any war items to allies
When?
Why?
To keep the US neutral during
Keep from having another Lusitania
Not look like we are favoring one side during the war

5. Cash-n-Carry What? When? Why? US will sell items to Allies
Allies must pay cash for the items and come pick the item up themselves
When?
1939 – WWII has officially started in Europe
Why?
Pay cash so we don’t have war debt like before
Don’t want US ships on war seas

7. Selective Service Act What? When? Why? Draft for the military 1940
To have soldiers trained and ready just in case we become part of WWII

8. Lend Lease Act Why? What? When?
US will ship, loan, or lease any supply to a country whose defense is essential to the defense of the US
When?
1940
Why?
Help allies fight the enemy
If allies are strong enough to fight the enemies then they won’t need the US to get involved